Association between high birth weight and dental caries at 4-5 years of age: a birth-cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Early childhood caries has become a globally crucial oral health problem over the decades. Most studies have discussed the association between low birth weight and early childhood caries; however, studies focusing on high birth weight have been relatively limited. This study aimed to assess the impact of high birth weight on the incidence and severity of dental caries in 4-5-year-old children.

Subjects and methods

Study subjects included 491 children from a birth cohort study at 4-5 years of age. Data on dental caries, prenatal and perinatal factors, and socio-demographic determinants were recorded. Logistic regression models adjusted for potential confounders were performed to analyze the data. Two-sided P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11301831 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature